San Diego City Clerk looks to improve access to Municipal code
SAN DIEGO – Aiming to enhance access and capabilities for members of the public to use the city’s Municipal Code online, the city is soliciting feedback from members of the…
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City of San Diego completes rollout of organic waste recycling collection services
Green bins delivered to more than 200,000 homes, 53,000 tons of organic waste collected so far SAN DIEGO – The City of San Diego has gone green! San Diego’s Environmental…
Regional emergency managers discuss winter outlook
THERE was a time when meteorologists could predict whether winter would be mild, moderate or severe. That information helped emergency managers plan ahead and get resources ready to fit the…
Squirrel Stash PH Successfully Unboxed Its Goods for Cebuano Shoppers
The first 100 customers enjoyed discounts while hoarding their favorites Cebu City, Cebu—The new local creative community space finally opened in Cebu City. Shoppers looking for locally made and handcrafted…
10 Announced Metro Manila Film Fest Entries Going to LA
Films Starring Vilma Santos, Alden Richards, Sharon Cuneta, Enchong Dee and Marian Rivera Among Entries Six recently announced entries, plus four previously announced film projects in the 49th Metro Manila…
California governor signs 56 bills fast-tracking affordable housing
SACRAMENTO — Amid California’s housing crisis, 56 bills signed by Gov. Newsom Wednesday, Oct. 11 expedite low-income housing, notably on church and college land. The two landmark bills in the…
City of LA to celebrate Fil-Am History Month
The city of Los Angeles will celebrate Filipino American History Month (FAHM) with a ceremony highlighting Filipino culture, cuisine and the lighting of LA City Hall in the colors of the national…
Pinterest and Entravision Enter Into Global Partnership Deal
Entravision will empower advertisers to capture audiences in Europe and the U.S. Santa Monica, California –Entravision, a global advertising solutions, media and technology company serving clients across more than 40…
All Eyes on Manila for Franchise Asia Philippines 2023
Franchise Asia Philippines (FAPHL) 2023 continues this coming October with one of the biggest weeks in the global franchising calendar happening here in Manila! This October, Philippine Franchise Association (PFA)…
Department of Tourism bares 15 top LGU proposals for tourism champions challenge
Makati, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) has identified top tourism proposals from 15 local government units (LGUs) poised to receive a combined amount of 180 Million pesos in tourism…
Filipino Hospitality Excellence soars with DOT surpassing 100k target
Manila, Philippines—Two months before year-end, the Department of Tourism (DOT) breached its target of training 100,000 frontline tourism workers on the Filipino Brand of Service Excellence (FBSE), Tourism Secretary Christina…
LAFW powered by Art Hearts Fashion to celebrate diversity, inclusion, creativity at runway shows on Oct. 19-22
LOS ANGELES — Art Hearts Fashion will kick off Los Angeles Fashion Week (LAFW) next week from Oct. 19 to Oct. 22, 2023 in downtown Los Angeles at the iconic Majestic Downtown (650 S…
[COLUMN] Removing the conditions of your permanent residence without your petitioning spouse’s participation
A person who obtains his/her green card via marriage to a U.S. citizen spouse, and who is married for less than 2 years has conditional permanent resident status. A conditional…
Award-winning Fil-Am author releases historical novel, ‘The Thomasite’
THIS is not the first time Asian Journal has featured Filipino American author Victoria Grageda-Smith, and her literary works. Back in 2016, when her novella, “Faith Healer” (Brain Mill Press,…
PH Ballet Theatre presents ‘Music in Motion’ at UCLA campus on Oct. 21
LOS ANGELES – The Philippine Ballet Theatre, the pre-eminent ballet company in the Philippines under the aegis of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, is set to perform “Music in…
[COLUMN] Hidden junk fees are bad for consumers
New law makes junk fees illegal in California A lot of attention has recently been focused on so-called “junk fees,” hidden fees that often take consumers by surprise in the…
Glendale, CA approves resolution to create sister city relationship with Santa Rosa, recognizes Oct. as Fil-Am History Month
GLENDALE, CA — The Filipino American community of Glendale made history as the city council approved a resolution to enter into a sister city agreement with Santa Rosa, Laguna. At…
[COLUMN] Praying for the end of Israel-Gaza war
Greetings! I am blessed and happy to be back from leading a Holy Land pilgrimage. I am happy because my group and I arrived home safely after nearly being caught…
[COLUMN] What is the difference between an annulment and a divorce?
What is the difference between a divorce and an annulment? Many people think these concepts are the same and interchangeable. There are many differences between the two concepts. A divorce…
Filipino American heart disease, stroke survivors among thousands participating in a walk to save lives
Greater Los Angeles Heart & Stroke Walk to be held on Oct. 22 LOS ANGELES – Terrianne Butac was at her grandfather’s funeral in Honolulu in July when she collapsed….
San Francisco surpasses $20M funding goal for next month’s APEC conference
SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor London N. Breed announced on Friday, October 6 that the City of San Francisco has already eclipsed its committed fundraising goal of $20,0000,000 to host the 2023 Asia-Pacific…
Frank and Dean Coffee x Daniel Corpuz Chocolatier: Brewing a presence for specialty Filipino coffee in the NYC market
IN the thriving landscape of specialty coffee, Filipino entrepreneurs are carving out their space, blending tradition with innovation. With a rich heritage of coffee cultivation, the Philippines hopes to reemerge…
Competitive eaters battle for lumpia supremacy at NYC’s Lumpia Fest
The second annual Lumpia Fest took the Upper West Side by storm on Sunday, October 9, as food enthusiasts and competitive eaters gathered to celebrate this iconic Filipino dish. The…
Success story: Triple triumphs scored for client on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday
PATRICK was petitioned for a green card by his aunt as a cook for her restaurant. Interestingly, not many people are aware that family members can petition other family members…
Artists celebrate the life of theater artist Joyce Juan-Manalo at ‘Don’t Call Me Ate’
San Francisco – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Juan Manalo, a cherished member of our community, who peacefully left this world on July…
City of Las Vegas proclaims Filipino American History Month
LAS Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman issued a proclamation dedicating October as Filipino American History Month in the city, which is home to a sizable Fil-Am population. At City Hall on…
Celebrating another first-ever BCBP milestone in America: NAC 1 USA
Members of the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP) from New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, North American cities and the Asia-Pacific Region will converge in Las Vegas,…
That friend request could be from a scammer
SCAMMERS are using social media to go after your money and personal information. And it’s working: since 2021, people have reported losing $2.7 billion to scams that started on social media —…
PCGSF officials attend BLHS conference on WWII in PH
PHILIPPINE Consulate General in San Francisco officials attended the Bataan Legacy Historical Society’s 6th Conference on World War II in the Philippines on September 23, 2023 at McLaren Conference Center…
California takes action to tackle homelessness
SACRAMENTO – On Tuesday, October 10, Governor Gavin Newsom announced multiple new efforts to address homelessness and provided an update on the state’s work to deliver more than 1,200 small homes…